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January 29, 2023
Understanding Empaths: How to Identify If You Are One
We all have the ability to tap into empathy, but being empathetic and being an empath isn’t the same. Empaths have a natural ability to relate to other people’s thoughts, emotions, and experiences on a visceral level.
Despite sounding like a superhero trait, this ability is real. So, how do you know you are an empath? Here are the essentials you need to know:
What Is the Definition of a True Empath?Are Empaths Real?Are Empaths Rare?What Are the Signs of an Empath?What Are ...
January 27, 2023
Speed Reading 101: How to Read Faster and Retain More
Reading is a skill we learn very early, but reading fast is another story. Learning how to read faster can become a whole other ability that you integrate into your life.
Maximizing your reading speed and retaining more from what you’re reading can contribute to your overall learning of new skills, studying for academic purposes, or even enjoying a good book in your free time.
And with the help of brain expert Jim Kwik, who’s also the trainer of Mindvalley’s Super Reading Quest, you can di...
10 Great Podcasts for Women Worth Tuning Into
You’ve probably heard the slogan before: empowered women empower women. And give them a mic and a platform, and out comes some of the greatest podcasts for women, filled with quirky quips, sage wisdom, and relatable a-ha! moments.
Granted, if you’re unfamiliar with the podcast scene, finding one can seem a little daunting. And even if you are familiar, looking for some new ones to add to your playlist can seem tiresome.
So to make life a bit easier for you (and because any excuse to celebr...
Lifebook’s Category 13: Reigniting the Spark in Your Relationship
If you’ve done Lifebook (or heard of it, at least), you may be well familiar with the 12 life categories it focuses on. There’s one area, however, that not many are aware of — and that’s Category 13 of Lifebook.
It’s not that it’s a secret, really. It’s more of an area of life that can be greatly enhanced and enjoyed after the first foundational 12 have been well-balanced.
What’s this mysterious, glorious category about? Sex and sensuality.
“The natural state of things is to disorganiz...
Female Body Types: Your Guide to Understanding Your Body’s Potential
Female body types are often compared to fruits. This common objectification reveals harmful stereotypes about women’s bodies — because they aren’t objects of consumption.
Being born in a female vessel makes you unique as you are beyond comparison and classification. Nonetheless, knowing your body type can help you understand your strengths and tendencies to unlock its full potential.
Here’s what you need to know about different body types women have:
How Many Female Body Types Are The...January 26, 2023
Transforming Toxic Cultures: Insights from Dr. Gabor Maté
From the workplace to relationships and health, toxic culture has slowly become the new norm. It perpetuates standards and values that are detrimental to individual well-being and society at large, such as hustle, competition, lack of empathy, control, dieting, and many others.
While it feels like an individual battle, toxic culture is our collective challenge that needs to be addressed across multiple areas. And equipping yourself with the fundamentals is a great way to sport and take a stand ag...
January 25, 2023
Business Ideas for Women: 3 Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit
When it comes to business ideas for women, female entrepreneurs are chock-full of them. Like, fearlessly weird ideas.
There are seamless underwear, an interactive smart gym mirror, a dating app where women make the first move, and so many more. Female-founded and owned businesses are proof that women, too, deserve a seat at the table.
If you’re looking to get in the game or get inspired for your next venture, here are a few things to know:
How to Choose a Business Idea10 Business ...January 23, 2023
Unlock Your Creative Flow: 8 Tips for Boosting Creativity
Paintings, poetry, novels, and music — it’s usually what comes to one’s mind when thinking about being creative. However, it doesn’t have to be so artsy.
Boosting your creativity impacts your work, business, relationships, and personal development. Why? Mainly because feeling creative means feeling alive and flowing with the energy of everything around you.
And if you want to explore and nurture this part of you, explore what you need to know for the beginning of your journey:
What Is ...January 20, 2023
Mastering Emotional Regulation: 3 Tips for a More Balanced Life
Emotions play an essential role in your every interaction. And all aspects of your life are impacted by how you integrate emotional regulation.
The thing is, we weren’t all taught how to regulate our emotions, especially in our youth. And when our parents weren’t able to process and manage their own feelings, they indirectly (and unconsciously) sent a message to their children: emotions are overwhelming and they can take control over you.
Learning how to truly process your inner experience...
January 19, 2023
A Guide to Empathy: How to Build Stronger Connections with Others
Empathy is the foundation of all relationships. And to create meaningful, long-lasting relationships, cultivating empathy is a must because the absence of it prevents people from connecting with one another.
Though it’s our natural ability, empathy can be challenging to demonstrate in some situations. Find out what it means to be empathic and what it takes to practice it more.
What Is Empathy?Why Is Empathy Important?The Main Benefits of Showing Empathy7 Examples of Empathetic...
